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The Democratic Party’s stronghold on all three branches of government has, as expected, come to an end. After two years of political marginalization, the Republicans seized the House of Representatives from Democratic power. As of 1 a.m. Wednesday morning, MSNBC projected that Republicans will control 245 seats (+/- 6 seats) in the House — a firm majority. Responding to the slow economic recovery under President Obama and the Democratic Congress, voters generally punished incumbents. This was the same voter anger that catapulted the Democrats into power in 2006 and 2008. This time, they saw just how hard it is to be an incumbent in post-recession America. Sweeping Republican victories in the House makes us recall the “Republican Revolution” of 1994, when the Newt Gingrich-led Republican Party snatched control of Congress from President Bill Clinton. However, unlike the Republican takeover this election cycle, victory came not on the back of the Republican establishment, but through insurgent anti-government “Tea Partiers.” Despite similar gains for Republicans in the Senate, the Democratic Party retained control. Embattled Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid barely retained his seat against a strong challenge by Republican Sharron Angle. Reid’s win was a highlight for Democrats with little to celebrate. Notable Republican wins in Senate races included Rand Paul of Kentucky. Paul, son of congressman and former presidential candidate Ron Paul, was the first Tea-Party-endorsed winner. Upon accepting, Paul said, “government cannot create prosperity.” The rousing speech characterized the anti-government mood of the electorate. Tea Party favorite Marco Rubio emerged as the big winner in the hectic Florida Senate race, handily defeating Independent Charlie Crist and Democrat Kendrick Meek. In his acceptance speech, Rubio
Doug Kozar, a 2009 UT graduate, was killed by a drunk driver while walking to his car near the Marriott Waterside Hotel early Saturday morning after work. At around 1:30 a.m. on that day, coworkers Doug Kozar, Kate Kohlier and Joao Barbosa were walking along the Harbour Island Boulevard Bridge when the driver of a 2011 Cadillac lost control of his car in the southbound lane. The car careened off the road and onto the curb, crossing the northbound lane and hitting both Kozar and Kohlier. Barbosa, 47, escaped the crash by jumping into a nearby bush. UT grad Kozar, 23, and University of South Florida student Kohlier, 24, were killed. “I see the car speed, speed like crazy,” Barbosa told tbo.com. “As soon as I see it, I go, ‘Doug, Doug, Doug, Kate, Kate, Kate!’ because I see the car looking like something is going to happen.” The Cadillac driver, Matthew Moye, 33, is a licensed and practicing dentist at Big Bend Dental in Riverview, Fla. He was driving under the influence of alcohol, according to Tampa police. According to a police report, Tampa Fire Rescue pulled Moye, his wife and another
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Ceremony Held to Open Health and Wellness Center By YASAMAN SHERBAF News Reporter
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The center is a 10,300-square-foot, two-story brick and glass building. It is located behind Austin Hall and across from Brevard Hall.
The dedication ceremony for the Stephen F. and Marsha Dickey Health and Wellness Center was held last Thursday. Eugene McNichols, chair of the university board of trustees, performed the welcome and recognition of guests. Ronald Vaughn, UT presidemt, and Christopher McCarthy, SG president, offered their thanks and acknowledgments. Stephen and Marsha Dickey, who presented the center as a gift to the university, gave the opening remarks. The two also gave a special presentation and dedication speech. The ceremony also included music by the school’s Spartan band. The center is a 10,300-square-foot, twostory brick and glass building. It is located behind Austin Hall and across from Brevard Hall. [See Health, 2]
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female out of the car. Moye then argued with a police officer, at one point slapping the officer’s hand. Moye was arrested on the scene and charged with two counts each of DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide. In addition, he was charged with one count each of DUI with property damage and battery on a law enforcement officer. A detective notified Kozar’s father, Russell, about the accident at approximately 6:30 a.m. Saturday. “To think that this happened when he was working so hard,” Russell told Tampa Bay Online. “He didn’t do anything wrong. He was just walking to his car.” Kozar was born in July 1987 to Russell and Kathleen Kozar in Yonkers, N.Y. He attended St. Matthew’s grade school, Furnace Woods and Blue Mountain Middle School and Hendrik Hudson High School before attending UT. In his spare time, he was an avid fisherman. His father stated publicly that the great fishing in Tampa was one of the reasons Kozar came to UT. Kozar earned a B.S. in criminology with a minor in business administration. According to his father, Kozar planned to climb the hotel’s corporate ladder and eventually manage its security department downtown. “Just to be in the presence of him was comforting,” said friend Amy Capomaccio. “Although [Doug] is gone, the memories spent with him will still live on with those who were blessed enough to know him.” A Facebook group was created for friends and family in honor of Kozar and Kohlier to remember their lives and help fight for justice to be served. The group’s creator Therese Cuba said her goal is to raise awareness of DUI victims and create a place for people to find information about Kozar and Kohlier. The group, called “Justice For Kozar And Kohlier,” is open for all users to join. A Mass Christian Burial will be held for Kozar at 10 a.m. on Nov. 4 at The Parish of
Health and Wellness Center Opens to Students [From Front, Health] The center has a large waiting room and reception area with natural light and a scenic view of flowers and plants. On the main floor of the center is the university’s new BioMeasure apparatus, which provides free on-the-spot health evaluations. The floor includes eight exam rooms, a triage area, a pharmacy, holding rooms, staff offices and a space for counseling. The whole second floor is set aside for various wellness activities and programs. The center is stocked with technology. Every room is equipped with a computer. A new electronic medical information system is being put into practice. According to a UT health brochure, each month more than 1,000 students visit the Health and Wellness Center. More than 1,000 also encounter the Health Center’s brochures and online resources. To learn more about the Stephen F. and Marsha Dickey Health and Wellness Center, visit its website, ut.edu/ healthcenter. Yasaman Sherbaf can be reached at ysherbaf@spartans.ut.edu.
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Saint Matthew in Hudson, New York. Flower donations can be made to M.A.D.D., 790 Watervliet Shaker Road #6,
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Shirley Saves a Life By SHIVANI KANJI News Reporter
Around mid-October, Shirley Barnes went from being regarded as a friendly cashier to a hero. Ms. Barnes works at the Spartan Club and says that she “loves working with the kids.” Here, Barnes tells of how, last month, she saved the life of a student who was having a heart attack and a student describes how, again last month, she helped a girl who fell unconscious. “I was coming from the [cafeteria to the Spartan Club] and there was a guy standing with his head down,” Barnes said. “Me being the person I am, [I] asked if he was okay and he said he was not. “He said his heart felt like it was fluttering. I asked if he wanted water or anything, but he said ‘no,’ so I waited with him for security. Security took about 20 to 30 minutes to come, so I told the girl at the desk to just call an ambulance. “Later I found out that he was having cardiac arrest and if he would have waited five more minutes, he would have died,” Barnes said. About a week later, Barnes found herself in a similar situation with another student. “I was on my way to my car when I
passed out,” said the student who wished to remain anonymous. Once again, Barnes came to the rescue. “She gave me water and waited with me for security to come,” the student said. When security arrived, they took the student to the health clinic. After all of this, Barnes said that she “was just at the right place at the right time,” and that “it was an experience” for her. Shivani Kanji can be reached at shivi88@gmail.com.
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Economics Honor Society Networks in Nation’s Capital By Max McQuitter
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Last week several members of the University of Tampa’s Adam Smith Society (the economics honor society) traveled to Washington, D.C. to visit several top economists, including several UT alums working in various areas of public policy. The purpose of this annual trip is to allow economics majors, generally juniors or seniors, to meet and network with career economists to learn about their vocations. Since the start of the D.C. trip a few years ago, at least four UT Adam Smith members have landed jobs at federal agencies in the capital. On the first day, the group spoke with Dr. Kurt Schuler, an international economist at the US Treasury; James Carter, chief economist of the Senate budget committee; and John Schindler and Ana Arrambide (former Adam Smith member), who both work at the Federal Reserve as an economic forecaster and a financial analyst, respectively. “After hearing about the impact economic analysts contribute to U.S. monetary policy, I definitely intend to pursue a career working in Washington, D.C.,” said Jessica Fontaine, management and economics double-major. “It was very influential in my decision to work at the Federal Reserve,” said Arrambide in reference to the Adam Smith D.C. trip she attended while at UT. The following day held another fascinating series of meetings, the first with Tim Lehman, toxic chemical specialist, Stephanie Suazo, UT Adam Smith alum and economist at the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA). Lehman and Sauzo spoke about their own career paths and the important role economics plays at the EPA in regards to cost and benefit analysis estimations for the regulation of toxic chemicals. At the Congressional Budget Office the group spoke to Dr. Bob Arnold, principle analyst in the macro analysis division; Dr. Jeff Holland, chief of the projections unit; and Priscilla Hammett, former Adam Smith member and macroeconomic analyst. “Our visit to the Congressional Budget Office was one of the highlights of the trip. The CBO performs an invaluable function, giving legislators the objective economic analysis they need to make decisions about government policy and regulation,” said economics major and St. Pete native Nick Parker. The final venue of the trip was the CATO Institute, a privately operated libertarian think tank, where the Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity Director, Ian Vasquez discussed his organization’s role in attempting to change public opinion in regards to trade, fiscal policy and constitutional issues. “For free-market thinkers, CATO embodies an environment that is both humbling and inspiring,” said Megan Teague, philosophy and economics double-major. “I was inspired by Vasquez’s passion to spread free-market ideas, though I did not agree with his opinion.” While all Adam Smith members said they had positive experiences, international student and economics major Markus Mattsson was especially touched.
Compiled from the Oct. 25-31 reports. Bumper Cars On. Oct. 25, a university vehicle collided with two student’s parked vehicles on the crossroads of North B Street and North Delaware Street. RAtted Out On Oct. 26, an RA on the 2nd floor of McKay Hall requested a room search for narcotics. The student was referred to the judicial board. Food Fight On Oct. 27, two Sodexo employees were suspended and security was called to escort them off campus. Project Run-away A student reported that three students were harassing her in the Cass building about a project on Oct. 27. The Unsolvable Mystery On Oct. 27, a student reported that another student stole her clothes from Stadium Center. The student was referred to the judicial board.
White Oleander Around 1 p.m. on Oct. 29, an unknown white male was reported loitering in the Straz Hall laundry room. Kicked in the Halls At 2:40 a.m. on Oct. 30, the Howard Johnson Hotel’s security reported that a student caused damage to the 4th floor hallway. The student was referred to the judicial board. Inappropriate Drift On Oct. 30, a student was witnessed driving recklessly and verbally abused a staff member. They were referred to the judicial board. Hole-tel At 5 a.m. on Oct. 31, students knocked a hole in the wall of another students room in the Howard Johnson Hotel. They were referred to the judicial board. These reports were compiled by Cara Fetzer.
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Since the start of the D.C. trip a few years ago, at least four UT Adam Smith members have landed jobs at federal agencies in the capital.
“I have fallen in love with Washington and the trip gave me an excellent insight of economists’ real life work in one of the world’s most important capitals.” For more information about the Adam
Smith Society, you can contact the current president Aubrey Levesque at alevesque@spartans.ut.edu or faculty advisor Charles Skipton at cskipton@ut.edu.
This Week’s Student Government Meeting... * Student’s first impressions of the health and wellness center were discussed. * There were great reviews and they were very excited. * Also we talked about a fall break (about 2 or 3 days) sometime during the fall semester and many were in favor because the break would be nice to help with test and quiz preparations as well as papers. * There were other announcements of wants of more vending machines around campus with healthy snack options such as apples and sandwiches. * Also a want was to change cafeteria hours an hour longer each night. Have any questions or concerns? Contact Student Government at sg@ut.edu.
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Student Searches for Sanity at Stewart Rally
By SARAH GOTTLIEB Special to The Minaret
Ten million people swarmed the National Mall in Washington, D.C. last Saturday for the Rally to Restore Sanity and/ or Fear. The turnout seemed like 10 million, anyway, this number according to comedian Jon Stewart, chief host of the rally, who took the stage in front of the Capitol around one p.m. Fellow jokester and co-host Stephen Colbert put the number of those in attendance at six billion. A more “reasonable” estimate by CBS rounded the number of people who filled the Mall to 215,000. Other estimates brought the crowd closer to a quarter-million people.To put your hand out six inches in front of you meant being unable to see it. The place was packed. This is perhaps one of the only literal ways to describe the event. The few people unfamiliar with the Daily Show or Colbert Report trying to understand the concept of the event are still puzzled. Though, to be fair, even those in attendance weren’t sure why they were there. Jon Stewart himself even claimed he was unsure until the end. The rally was announced more than six weeks ago and began as what was assumed by some as a kind of satire of Glenn Beck’s “Restoring Honor” rally. Stewart announced his rally on the Emmy Award-winning Daily Show as an event for “rational people” who want to “take it down a notch for America.” Seventy to 80 percent of Americans, he announced on his show, are not heard from because they “have sh-t to do,” or “lack the theatrical flare necessary for today’s 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week news media.” The people who make the headlines, Stewart believes, are those who have time to shout the loudest or the craziest. While Stewart and Colbert poked their
usual fun at cable media during the rally, the event included rehearsed skits and performances by various musical artists. Guests included Law & Order star Sam Waterson, MythBusters’ Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, Cat Stevens, Ozzy Osbourne, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kid Rock, and a slew of other surprise celebrities. Entertainment at the rally reached far beyond the stage. People carried signs asking for sanity and reasonableness and declaring that only “Hitler is Hitler.” Other signs also came from the very impassioned, such as the man who declared “Tights Are Not Pants” (he was very popular). There were probably a hundred—or six billion—Waldos in attendance. Others wore costumes only because the next day was Halloween. Though loud and excited, the crowd was also oddly calm, or rather, sane. Organized chaos could have been a theme, should you need to choose one, though it seemed maybe the point was not to be able to find a sure theme. Stewart and Colbert created something difficult to define, something that can’t fit into left or right or the middle or other neat boxes media culture sometimes demands. Judging by homemade signs, no political party was outwardly represented more than another. Only a few things tied the crowd together: most were Stewart or Colbert fans, most were likely in the 70-80 percent of the busy majority as described by Stewart, and most were young and white. While almost the entire rally was lighthearted and entertaining (Stewart promised his audience “fun”), the Daily Show host did take the last ten minutes to do a little explaining: “So what exactly was this? I can’t control what people think it was, I can only tell you my intentions,” Stewart said. “This was not a rally to ridicule people of faith or people of activism, or to look down our
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The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear gained national attention as fans and reporters alike tried to describe its overall goal and its message, or whether it had any purpose.
noses at the heartland or passionate argument or to suggest that times are not difficult and that we have nothing to fear. They are, and we do. But we live now in hard times, not end times.” The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear gained national attention as fans and reporters alike tried to describe its overall goal and its message, or whether it had any
Toasting for Better Public Speaking By ALYSSA MAJOR News Reporter
purpose at all besides comedy entertainment. What the effect of the rally might be on a national or political scale remains to be seen, but there is one thing Stewart wants that he makes absolutely clear: Chill out, America. Sarah Gottlieb can be reached at sarah.a.gottlieb@gmail.com.
Fear of public speaking is a condition that plagues 75 percent of society. The idea of giving a speech gives some people anxiety, sweaty palms, dry throat, a shaky voice and a stomach full of butterflies. This could be a debilitating condition in a society where, for the majority of jobs, strong communication and speaking skills are among the most important requirements. Luckily, Toastmasters International, a non-profit organization with nearly 260,000 members in 113 countries, has set up shop here at UT. The Spartan Toastmasters are here to help provide confidence and proficiency in public speaking, as well as build leadership. “It’s a great way for people to enhance their speaking and communications skills, because we have to speak to people everyday,” said Spartan Toastmasters VP of Public Relations, Lisa Ryan. Toastmaster’s meetings run like a do-it-yourself workshop. There is no instructor; instead members rotate roles every week and speeches are critiqued by fellow members. Roles include the toastmaster, who runs the meeting; the general evaluator, who gives an assessment at the end of the meeting; the table topics master; the speakers for the week; and
the evaluation team, which critiques the members elected to give a speech. Ryan says Toastmasters does more than just improve speaking skills: it builds leadership. “With the rotation of different roles, you are learning to conduct meetings and discussions and being professional,” Ryan said. Spartan Toastmasters meets each Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. in room 219 in the Vaughn Center. It offers opportunities for people to do prepared speeches as well as impromptu speeches, known as table topics. Ryan described a meeting when the speakers were given a penny and based on the year engraved on it, had to speak on something they did that year. “We all have to speak and give oral presentations at some point in life,” said Ryan. “Anyone whom we come in contact with or talk to, we are giving some sort of a speech.” Ryan herself was a member of Toastmasters International 15 years ago as a recent college graduate, “I know I am the speaker I am and able to do what I do today because of them,” Ryan said. Vice President of Membership, Ciarra Joyner, also said Toastmasters has helped her, in the few weeks she has been a member. “It’s made me a better speaker and leader,” Joyner said. One of the most interesting aspects of the Spartan Toastmasters, is that
while located on UT’s campus, it is not just for the students, but the entire Tampa Bay community. Anyone over the age of 18 can join, whether or not they are a student here. Businessmen and women, teachers, marketing and sales professionals, undergraduate and graduate students and average citizens are welcome to join. The only stipulation is that undergraduate students have to be recommended by a faculty or staff member prior to joining. Ryan says, a recommendation can be as simple as an email or phone call to the VP of Membership, Ciarra Joyner, expressing the student’s genuine interest in improving their public speaking. Ryan stated that this is done in order to maintain the safe and professional atmosphere. Membership is only $30, along with a one-time fee of $20 for the training booklet that accompanies the course. The Spartan Toastmasters creates an opportunity for UT students to get crucial real-life experience, as well as giving them an outlet to learn in a place other than the classroom and from people they don’t see everyday. “The interesting thing is that everyone is a member for different reason,” said Joyner. “We are all the same...trying to develop our skills.” Alyssa Major can be reached at amhoward@spartans.ut.edu.
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UT Advertising Project Unearths Serious Misinformation
By JEFFREY PALMER News Reporter
Five seniors involved in a comprehensive advertising project for their senior advertising campaigns class were required to conduct a non-profit campaign for a local business. They soon found themselves disgusted by the rampant dishonesty of their client. The members of the group (Kenny Quirk, Meghan Williamson, Kasey Colucci, Kelly Bates and Jason Albury) was assigned to an organization calling itself International Women’s Health of North America (IWHNA), claiming to be devoted to the prevention and treatment of STDs and other noble crusades. The organization actively sought the services of the COM 583 class to help advertise, according to course instructor Dr. Gracieli Scremin. “They contacted us for what seemed to be a legitimate campaign,” Scremin said. From the start, though, the involved students experienced reservations about the integrity of their outwardly upright client. The organization’s representatives were blatantly poor at responding to emails, hesitant in providing information and outright opposed to location visits from the project group. This not only complicated the necessary research for the campaign, but made the
students uneasy and suspicious. Group member Kenny Quirk described a phone conversation between his group and a IWHNA representative. “The day we had planned to go [visit the facility] she called and adamantly advised against us coming without first approving it with their CEO, who she informed me
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women’s health and the prevention of disease, the locations they found turned out to be something quite different. “We found out these women’s centers were essentially first and foremost abortion clinics,” Quirk said. “Our group just had this long, collective moment of jawdropping.”
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“We found out these women’s centers were essentially first and foremost abortion clinics. Our group just had this long collective moment of jaw dropping.”
was out of the country and she wasn’t sure when he would return…shady stuff,” Quirk said. Meghan Williamson, a fellow participant in the project group, took it upon herself to drive by the facility and garner personal impressions about the organization. She discovered, much to the group’s unease, that the building was labeled under the name of Women’s Center of Hyde Park. As persistent researchers should, the group then began calling the different listed locations in search of IWHNA and found no promising leads. Rather than organizations devoted to
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The proverbial icing on the cake for the frustrated researchers was their discovery of convicted criminals working within the organization. “We also discovered that a former employee in high standing with these organizations was currently serving a near four year sentence in prison for extortion, and that their CEO, who was out of the country, was the USF employee a few years back who sparked some legal trouble for stealing a bike to give to a homeless person,” Quirk stated. Infuriated at being so blatantly deceived, the group cut ties with their client with the full blessing of their professor.
“We immediately terminated the relationship,” Scremin confirmed. “Here at UT we believe in integrity.” The time the wronged students wasted on the dead-end organization could have been problematic for the seniors on the cusp of graduation. Sympathetic to her students’ dilemma, the instructor of the course allowed them to transfer their hard-earned research and effort to another campaign dealing with similar women’s health issues. “The team did an excellent job. They won’t have to suffer for what happened,” said Scremin. In hindsight, Quirk feels that the discouraging incident was something of a positive learning experience for the entire group. In keeping with the viewpoint of a model UT student, he stated his relief in acting upon his moral impulse despite the extra work involved. “I think this experience is a great one in the end, because it will go to show future employers and clients of ours in the professional aspect that when faced with an ethical dilemma, we made what we still believe is the right call...and I would argue that when it’s all said and done, that is the most important thing we will have learned from this whole experience,” Quirk said. Jeffery Palmer can be reached at jeffrey.palmer@spartans.ut.edu
ROTC Places First in Ranger Challenge By T. J. KOZOIL News Reporter
Eleven cadets from our Spartan Battalion team won first place last weekend in the small-school category of the Ranger Challenge Competition. Out of all the teams, they had the fastest time for the hand grenade assault course and won the “warrior stick” for the team that best embodied the “warrior ethos.” The competition challenged the cadets mentally and physically and aimed to enhance leadership development and improve team cohesion. The event took place on the hallowed grounds of the US Army Ranger School in Fort Benning, Georgia. James Culak, a support officer of the team, said that a big part of this year’s competition was consistency; they may not have won every category, but they consistently placed high in the rankings. Forty-five teams from universities in the Southeast region were invited to this year’s competition, which included 11 different events over a continuous 36 hours.
Culak estimated that more than 450 cadets total participated. Some of the events included an obstacle course, land navigation, weapons assemble/disassemble and a 10K march. Culak explained that the events were very rigorous and the cadets got very little rest over the course of the competition. The team started training as soon as school began in September. “Our ethos this year was to train for everything so we can be ready for anything,” said Ben Bunn, a support officer. They only had six weeks to train this year, rather than over two months, as in past years. Bunn said that one of the biggest challenges this year was getting the cadets trained in a short amount of time. “Based on performance and the amount of time we had to prepare, I’m really happy with the way we performed at the competition,” said Bunn. T. J. Kozoil can be reached at tkozoil@ spartans.ut.edu
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promised to “offer a genuine alternative” to Obama’s White House policies. The young, charismatic Senatorelect stands to become a rising star in the Republican Party. However, not all Tea Party approved candidates marched to victory. Notable losses included Republican Senatorial Candidate Christine O’Donnell of Delaware. However, her concession speech to Democrat Chris Coons was lively in defeat, energized by the Republican gains elsewhere. “The Delaware political system will never be the same,” she said. The Northeast, including Delaware, was one of the few Democratic strongholds this election cycle. Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold became a casualty of the anti-incumbent
fervor, losing to Republican challenger Ron Johnson. Having served since 1993, Feingold’s loss proved that no Democratic seat was safe, not even for long-time public servants. Republicans also made gains in formerly Democratic governorships including Michigan, New Mexico and Pennsylvania. It remains to be seen how President Obama will respond to his party’s losses. With the 2012 election looming and his position of political power weakening, he may be forced to move towards the center. The crucial battle over the expiring Bush Tax Cuts will likely further polarize Democrats and Republicans over America’s economic course. For the Obama Presidency, history has taken a dramatic turn worth keeping an eye on in the years leading up to 2012. Micheal Angelo Rumore can be reached at mrumore@spartans.ut.edu
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Aries (March 21-April 19) Gather around the table and weave everyone’s ideas into a plan for the day. Short distance travel is a clear option, or an armchair trip with a movie.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Your efforts are self-contained, as you complete personal responsibilities and then help coworkers with theirs. Dynamics include independent use of talents.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) Each person restates their creative plan. Seek consensus to accommodate each person’s needs. Then new possibilities for greater results spring into view.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Imaginative ideas provide a limitless pool for your consideration. Resist the temptation to merely skim the surface. Dive deep to discover valuable ancient principles.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) Put your energy into responding to questions and desires of others. You’ll get your own way later. Now satisfy what’s up with everyone else. Cancer (June 22-July 22) If you bring your heart and mind to your work today, you create rapport all around. You don’t achieve final results, yet everyone zips through the creative process. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Coworkers establish their own desires early in the game. Listen to the practical elements, and then see how they mesh with your imaginative plans. Not every piece fits.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Your best bet is to work from home. Let others do their own thing, so you can pursue artistic or creative interests. Put your passion in your brush strokes.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Best results come from focused effort today. Logic and feelings connect at a high level, allowing innovative productivity to flow naturally. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Multiple imaginative ideas can drain your energy, if you try to do them all at once. Instead, focus on one. The others can wait until later. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Others gather facts while you work primarily with ideas. Original concepts must suit the data to work effectively. Research further to stay on the cutting edge. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Broaden your perspective to include interlocking creative paths. An older person shows you a trick or two. Then you can celebrate results together.
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Dance Happening Provides Outlet for Student Dancers
By MIKE TROBIANO Asst. Editor-in-Chief
The biannual Dance Happenings began Halloween weekend with the first of four shows starting in Falk Theatre and ending on the east Veranda of Plant Hall. Featuring the talents of student performers from diverse majors, the happenings are a prime example of the expressive talent seen on campus. They came together nicely after the required long rehearsal schedules. “It’s very difficult to pull a dance piece together, especially if you’re new,” said senior Kimi Lynn. “It’s difficult to manage your time well, since you really only have about five rehearsals before the program and prior to rehearsals you need to have the material. One two hour rehearsal equals a good five or six hours of the choreographer’s time to create.” As a prerequisite to having an original dance featured in the recital, a student must complete the two dance courses, dance improvisation and composition and choreography, in addition to having performed in one of the Dance Happenings, prior to producing a piece for the show. Due to class availability and only one happening occurring per semester, this process takes a full year to complete. With the assistance of dance instructors Susannah Lemarquand and Susan Taylor Lennon, students whose pieces have been accepted into the show have roughly seven weeks to audition, choreograph, costume and prepare the piece for the show.
“I think there is a standard set in place that keeps the show at a level that is where it should be and still progresses,” said junior sports management major Preston Burris. Composing a lyrical piece entitled Chain of Connections, Burris approached his number with an open mind to change his vision as he moved forward. “I don’t think [a choreographer] can have a dry cut. You have to apply it to your dancers and adapt it to them, shape it. Like with everyone, people have their strengths and weaknesses. And to be frank, sometimes the choreography just doesn’t look right.” Pieces range between two and three minutes and include costumes as well as an assortment of genres from hip-hop to acapella tap. While many approached their pieces with the intent to edit and revise as they went along, Lynn drew from personal experiences, such as her upcoming graduation in December, the powerful words from President Obama and the unwavering support from her parents. “My parents are a major part of my life, and I knew I wanted to do a tribute dance to them to express my love. It was an honor to dance for them and let them finally see what I have been doing the past four years.” Mike Trobiano can be reached at mike. trobiano@gmail.com. To view more photos from last weekend’s Dance Happening, visit The Crescent at minaretblog.com.
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A lyrical piece entitled Chain of Connections that Preston Burris choreographed. Burris believes that a choreographer has to adapt his piece to the dancers.
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Dancers must manage their time carefully to master the intricate choreography. Students have only seven weeks to prepare their piece.
Café European’s Across-the-Pond Flavor By MORIAH PARRISH
Arts + Entertainment Columnist
Ballet dancers as evoked by Degas performed their frozen movements on the walls of Café European. Another print by Monet hung by its side. A few Dalí pieces were also scattered along the wall. The dim candlelight played with the vivid colors in the paintings, warming the cozy room. My table was in a corner that provided a street view from the window. From this vantage point, I was able to gaze across the room and observe the few other tables present at 9 p.m. on a Friday night.
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They were mostly older groups of friends enjoying a bottle or two of wine. The owner was figuring numbers on the register. Laid-back, instrumental music played softly overhead. A slender, mousy girl approached my table with an easy smile as I perused the menu. An array of British items were available. I decided to envelop myself in the mood by ordering hot chamomile tea, from Bigelow, of course. She nodded quietly and slipped away. Upon her return, I decided to order cheese parcels as an appetizer. A crispy trio of toasted filo pastry bundles served surrounding a small lake of redcurrant and port jelly materialized extraordinarily fast. I exuberantly crunched into the first one, filo flakes flying all over the plate, and discovered the melt-in-your-mouth taste only brie can deliver. Quickly, I devoured the other two “parcels” as well, detecting mozzarella in one, and white cheddar in another. Dipped into the jelly, they were a wonderful first taste. The young girl reappeared, and inquired after my dinner order. I could have ordered bangers and mash for a true English meat-and-potatoes style meal. Or I could have gone for the decadent beef Wellington. For the true mutton lover, they even offered an entire rack of lamb with all the trimmings. Being a Friday night, however, I opted for the fresh salmon salad. Again, its speedy arrival was pleasantly surprising. A mixture of greens, red cabbage, shredded carrots, tomatoes and cucumbers
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Café European’s British-inspired meals, such as traditional bangers and mash and beef wellington, defy the negative stereotype of English cuisine.
ensconced a fillet of steamed, marinated and chilled salmon. Served with a side of the same vinaigrette that coated the salmon, the dish was hearty enough for a meal, but light enough for the time of day. In other words, it was a balsamic perfection of which my mother would have approved. Having saved room for it specifically, I ordered their fresh fruit crumble with zeal. A mountain of crusty cinnamon apples and raisins, it was steaming underneath a dollop of vanilla ice-cream. It was hot and cold and tasted of homemade love. As it turns out, crumble is what we from the States call cobbler, and it was the best I have ever had. As it was 10 p.m. at this point, and the restaurant was officially closed, I was
the last remaining diner in the room. The owner, in his authentic British accent, was directing my server in her closing duties, telling her which items to keep and which to throw out. Whenever she had a question, she called to him saying “Dad.” When she dropped off my check, I couldn’t resist nosily asking if I had heard her right. She smiled and informed me that, yes, her mom was the chef and she and her dad served the dining room. “It’s nice, you know,” she said. “You don’t see a lot of family-run restaurants anymore.” I couldn’t agree more. Moriah Parrish can be reached at mparrish@spartan.ut.edu.
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Dr. Janitor? Study Shows PhD’s Working Undesirable Jobs By LAURA SCHLUCKEBIER HackCollege
Statistics like these are enough to make any college student nervous and question how their hard-earned higher education is going to help them when they’re booted out into the real world. While there could be several possible explanations to account for some of these high numbers (recent graduates working lower-skilled jobs until they find a job in their field, PhDs and other degrees that are lacking quality, etc), it’s worth discussing among college students to see if there is a way to avoid being a statistic. What this information says to me is it is becoming increasingly important for students to be more than students. An education only gets you so far. You won’t be taking midterms and writing analytical essays for the rest of your life. It’s important to network so that you form connections with important people who can help you after college to get started in your career. Go to alumni connections or gettogethers that your university offers. You’re bound to find someone in your field of interest who has graduated from your university. Alumni can be extremely useful network builders. Use them to start your career connections early in your college career so you’re not stranded when you leave the college bubble. It’s also important to apply to internships both during the summer and during the school year. The point here is to not simply load up your resume with internship after internship, but to get experience to flesh out
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your student complexion.The knowledge you get from sitting in a classroom and doing research will only get you so far. At HackCollege, we know exactly how important internships can be. They’re invaluable not only in the experience that they can give you, both in your field of interest and simply working in a professional atmosphere, but in the additional connections they can give you. Your summer internship may not lead to a career after college, but the contacts you’ve made there may prove to be extremely helpful. While there’s nothing that you can do to ensure that you’ll have a fool-proof, careerguaranteed post-graduate experience, there are certain things you can do to help. As unfortunate as the Dr. Janitor paradox is, it makes us aware of some flaws in the higher education system. Even though we can’t solve those problems overnight, expanding your experience as a student can help at least put you ahead of the pack.
When: Tuesday, Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m. Where: Grand Salon What: Performance by Richard Sparrow, Aric Brian, Lyle Manwaring, Don Zegel and Jeff Traster. Admission: Free Honor Lecture When: Wednesday Nov. 20, 4 p.m. Where: Scarfone-Hartley Gallery Bailey Studios What: Santiago Echeverry lectures as part of the ARTE 2010 event. Admission: Free Susan Barnes Performance
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ARTE Fiesta Celebrates Latin Cultures By AMANDA SIERADZKI
Arts + Entertainment Columnist
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Comedy Viva Cuba won the 2005 Director’s award for Best Children’s Film at Cannes.
‘Viva Cuba’ at the Tampa Theatre
By JP BUSCHE
Arts + Entertainment Columnist
After over 600 people attended the recent Phantom of the Opera screening, Tampa Theatre is presenting another cultural delight. Together with ARTE (Tampa Bay’s Festival of the Americas), the venue is hosting Viva Cuba. Next Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., the Cuban comedy by Juan Carlos Cremata Malberti will bring another diverse production to town. The 80 minute production is a prime example of current Cuban independent Cinema and earned the director Cannes 2005 Best Children’s Film award. “In keeping with the focus of ARTE and the strong Cuban connections in our community, I wanted to show a Cuban film,” said Tara Schroeder, programming director. “Viva Cuba is a sweet coming-of-age story that features beautiful scenes of Havana and the Cuban countryside.” The film itself deals with the common plot of economical differences, in this case, protective parents who do not want their children to mingle outside their social class. Part road trip, part love story, this Shakespearean theme affects the friendship between Malu, a child of a well-off Cuban family and Jorgito, the offspring of an impecunious and socialist family. One might complain that such a blueprint of storytelling has existed since medieval times. While this film may not reinvent the wheel, it is a common practice in art to emulate ideas in order to advance them. Viva Cuba allows American audiences to witness a country that they will most likely never travel to. As such, the story is not only geared towards children, but can be equally enjoyed by grown ups with an appreciation for foreign culture. This kind of opportunity adds to the beauty of this picture and motion pictures in general. While Viva Cuba hasn’t seen the interior of the Motion Picture Association of America (since it is not rated), the picture is most likely suitable for all audiences. Ticket prices are $9 for adults and $7 for children age two through 12, military ID holders and Tampa theatre members and is free for children under two years. JP Busche can me reached at jbusche@ spartans.ut.edu.
The University of Tampa is about to get cultured. This chilly November will feel hot as July as Tampa Bay’s Festival of the Americas breezes through campus. Every year the cultural fiesta, ARTE, one of the largest events on Florida’s West Coast, takes place around the Tampa Bay area to host a myriad of art forms from South America, Central America and the Caribbean. Collaborating with cultural hot-spots around Tampa, ARTE events have been hosted by Ybor, Hillsborough Community College, the University of South Florida, Straz Center for Performing Arts, the Tampa Museum of Art and the University of Tampa’s very own Scarfone/Hartley Gallery. The mission of ARTE is to shine a spotlight on Latin America’s influence on the visual and performing arts in today’s society. Once again, UT will have ARTE events throughout the month of November. UT will host guest artist Susan Barnes Pereira. Pereira earned her minor in dance here at UT and went on to earn her masters in dance education from New York University. She is the founding member of the Cayman Islands national dance company Dance Unlimited and is a principal dancer in the company. Pereira is the owner and director of Barnes Dance Academy Limited (BDAL) in the Cayman Islands. Pereira will begin her stay on campus by teaching a Caribbean dance master class next Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the Edison Building. The class is free to all UT students who would like to attend. Pereira will
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Students perform experimental dance at Art Nexus at the Tampa Museum of Art. Students are instructed by Professor Susan Taylor Lennon during ARTE Event 2010.
later present a lecture demonstration called “Caribbean Essence: A Careful Consideration of the Unique Influences and Qualities of Caribbean Dance/ Movement.” Students from BDAL, as well as Pereira, will be presenting this lecture on Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Scarfone/ Hartley Gallery. The lecture will define the Caribbean genre of dance movement, which juxtaposes the main island culture’s historical and present-day society, working and leisure environment and the environmental influence of Caribbean lifestyle on dance movements. The presentation will be free and open to the public. Finally, Pereira will present a choreographed piece for the Evening of Experimental Dance. This event will feature work from Pereira, as well as other faculty members in the dance department. Each performance will incorporate UT
Fine Arts Faculty artwork that is currently featured in the gallery. The selection this year is titled Celebrating Caribbean Connections, and will feature new work by UT art faculty, including Bahamian native, Kendra Frorup. Audience members will be able to experience both the visual and performing aspects of movement, as contributors blur the lines between stationary and flowing art forms. Students looking for a way to spice up your November calendar can look no further than ARTE 2010, right here on campus. Come on out to the Edison Building and the Scarfone/Hartley Gallery Nov. 10 and 12, and feel the island breeze. For more information contact Susan Taylor Lennon at (813) 257-3745 or visit www.artefestival.org. Amanda Sieradzki can be reached at asieradzki@spartans.ut.edu.
LiNK Raises Awareness of North Korean Crisis By MICHEAL ANGELO RUMORE Asst. Arts + Entertainment Editor
Within China is a population living in secret, stricken by perpetual fear and danger, their story untold. Hoping to raise awareness of the hardships faced by North Korean refugees, the Los Angeles-based group LiNK visited the Reeves Theater on October 26. LiNK, short for Liberty in North Korea, has been touring universities to screen their new film Hiding, which depicts the group’s efforts to transport five North Korean refugees out of China. The film accurately states that North Korea is the “darkest country in the world.” It is so repressive, in fact, that a refugee interviewed in the film is awed by the openness of Chinese society — a characterization not usually applied to the Chinese government. North Korea is governed by a totalitarian state that idolizes its leaders as gods and remains indifferent as its citizens suffer in famine. In North Korea, it is dangerous to be a dissenter, and even more dangerous to flee the country. The border between North Korea and South Korea is the most heavily policed in the world. As a result, most North Korean refugees flee from the north into China. Upon reaching China, they live mostly underground. Immigration policy in China dictates that, if found, the refugees will be deported back to North Korea. Of those sent back, one of two fates await: prison camp or execution as traitors. The only true path to freedom is to leave China for Southeast Asia; unaided, a
feat that is nearly impossible. LiNK’s goal is to transport 100 refugees out of China to shelters in Southeast Asia, with hopes of relocating 20 this year. Hiding documents a successful importation of five individuals, which took place this past August. It is a dangerous proposition for LiNK’s rescuers. If caught relocating refugees, they risk three years in Chinese prison. One of the most affecting refugees shown in the film was a woman smuggled into China as a prostitute and ultimately sold to a “karaoke bar” for $15. Sadly, the woman viewed life in a brothel more favorably than her life in North Korea. LiNK rose in prominence as a response to growing concern over the North Korean crisis. This awareness was due to the 2004 documentary Seoul Train, one of the first to expose the humanitarian issues surrounding North Korean refugees. Before LiNK, there was no centralized organization devoted to raising and relocating funds raised for assisting the refugees. LiNK remains the only group focused solely on the North Korean crisis. The Reeves screening, though sparsely attended, evoked a strong reaction from viewers. “I came in thinking, ‘Oh, North Korea. What else is there to know?’” said grad student Amber Kyambadde. “But [the film] was really eye-opening. I didn’t expect it.” LiNK’s regional manager Brenda Abel joined the organization sharing similar sentiments. “I was floored,” she said. “How had I gone through so much and not heard of [the crisis]? So I dropped out of school to work with LiNK full time.” Through the university tour, LiNK aims
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Under the harsh dictatorship of Kim Jong-il, North Korea has become a dark country.
to foster student involvement in solving the North Korean crisis. Addressing the modest audience, member Pat Campbell said, “I am asking you to start a chapter,” challenging attendees to generate interest in the organization around UT. Aside from starting a campus chapter, those interested in assisting LiNK can join the campaign, with a donation pledge of $9 per month. “Nomads,” their title for traveling members, are also needed for raising awareness of the North Korean crisis across America. More information on the organization and the film, visit www.linkglobal.org. Micheal Angelo Rumore can be reached at mrumore@spartans.ut.edu.
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‘The Killer Inside Me’: A Lurid Tale of Noir and Pulp Sensibilities
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By CONNER MCDONOUGH Arts + Entertainment Columnist
There was a point during the middle of the twentieth century when cheap fiction abounded. Pulp novels, as they are called, were creations bound for dime store glory, printed on cheap paper with sensational covers, often depicting events that weren’t even related to the stories inside. These stories were filled with sex, violence, substance abuse and tormented characters who indulged in all of the above. Jim Thompson’s 1952 novel, The Killer Inside Me, is the perfect read if you’re looking for a dose of the darker side of postmodern literature. The novel, told entirely in first person narrative, follows a young deputy sheriff named Lou Ford in the small town of Central City, Texas. From the looks of it, Ford’s a pretty normal guy, exactly what you’d expect from his self-professed character traits: a little slow-witted, full of clichés and corny. It seems like the only trouble he runs into is carrying on conversations with the
residents without them wanting to shut him up. But this is where you’re wrong. Beneath Ford’s “good ol’ boy” exterior is a depraved and extremely clever sociopath with a whole closet full of skeletons. In the first chapter, the reader is forced to listen to him recount boring conversations at a restaurant, only to take hold of a transient in the parking lot and put a lit cigar out in the palm of his hand. For what reason? Because Ford has “the sickness.” While it’s never fully revealed what “the sickness” actually is, the reader can guess about it from the situations Ford gets himself into and his way of dealing with things. What we do know about it is that it almost landed him in a boys’ reformatory when he was younger until his older brother took the fall instead. The crime, whilst also never fully revealed, can be assumed from the grotesque smatterings from the past Ford occasionally explains to the reader. Before long, Lou Ford has found himself involved in a seemingly cut-anddry double murder case. The murder involves a prostitute (Joyce Lakeland) with whom he’s carried on a sadomasochistic relationship and a construction company owner’s son (Elmer Conway), whose father may have been responsible for Ford’s older brother’s death. All of this with a dose of blackmail and
a schoolteacher girlfriend, Amy Stanton, who isn’t as pure and innocent as the title would have us believe. The plot only gets more complex from there. Soon, bodies start piling up around town and Lou Ford always seems to be there when they are discovered. This novel is unlike anything you’ve ever read. Let me just say that again. This novel is unlike anything you’ve ever read. Thompson is so skilled in masking the language and actions of Lou Ford that the reader actually begins to laugh at his corny statements, grimace at his uncomfortable situations, and forget that he is a buttondown maniac. This feat by Thompson is so powerful that it gained the attention of noted director, Stanley Kubrick, who said the novel was “probably the most chilling and believable first-person story of a criminally warped mind I have ever encountered.” The character of Lou Ford doesn’t see any wrong in his actions, and since he’s the one telling the story, the reader begins to lose grip on whatever idea of a stable reality he or she may have. You’re brought into the mind of the killer, knowing his every move, knowing his rationale, even cheering him on as he spits in the face of suspicious authorities on his trail. You’ll never find this in a Norton anthology. What this novel does best of all, in
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1952’s The Killer Inside Me characterizes the Pulp fiction style. Dark and sensational, Pulp novels were once extremely popular.
terms of leaving a mark on literary history, is stand as a testament to the noir and pulp novels of the time. This is easily one of the best novels of the genre. It will leave readers questioning their own sense of reality by the time they finish the book. Conner McDonough can be reached at cmcdonough@spartans.ut.edu
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Commentary
For The Love of The Game: The Passion of Sports Fans By JOHN JACOBS
Asst. Commentary Editor
Being a die-hard Washington Wizards fan, it can be hard to explain to others my love for a team that has had so many backto-back unsuccessful seasons riddled with player injuries, first-round playoff losses and gun charges being brought upon our star player. When you grow up watching a team play every week, they start to become a big part of your life, almost like an extended part of your own family. It gets to the point sometimes where people become so intense with their passion for the team, that it’s hard to understand their actions. It helps to know when they’re acting out as part of their love for the game and not because they’re actually insane. If you’re lucky enough to attend a game with a true fan, you’ll see a completely new side of this person that you’ve never witnessed. You can expect to hear a constant string of insults directed towards the opposing players, but not typical stuff like, “You suck Lebron!” True fans won’t hesitate to get as personal and offensive as possible when it comes to insulting opposing players. The insults sound more like, “Hey Lebron!” (because we love trying to get the players attention before we fire away) “You’re a crybaby b----! You uneducated piece of s---! You’re just a little attention w----! You will never be as good as Jordan or Kobe! I hope you think about Delante West nailing your mom every time you’re on the court!” Now that insult may make
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Dedicated sports fans have an extreme love and devotion for teams which they support. Observing them expressing love for their team can be eye-opening.
some people uncomfortable. However, the other true fans in the stands always appreciate a solid insult towards an opposing player, so a follow up of, “Hell yea! Lebron’s a b----!” would undoubtedly be shouted by another fan close by, accompanied by a couple of angry fist pumps toward Lebron, similar to an old man telling a kid to get away from his house. Even if the home team starts falling behind, a true fan never gives up hope or says anything negative about the team. Instead, they sit in silence shaking their head like a disappointed parent as if to say, “I raised my child better than this,” while mumbling the same phrase over and over: “God, such bull----. I can’t believe this …” When it seems like all hope is lost, a true fan is thinking about some miracle situation in their head, which they will begin to try to explain to their friends. “If Gilbert (true fans only refer to players by their first name) can bring up the ball and hit a three, then get the inbound
steal and hit another three, then get the inbound steal again and hit a third three, we’ll only be two away!” Meanwhile, there’s only four seconds left in the game. However, if the team wins the game, you’ll see a celebration from a true fan unlike anything else, especially if it’s a significant win. When a true fan’s team wins the Super Bowl, it’s like New Year’s Eve had sex with your birthday, and this situation came out. A true fan will miss work for the next three days after their team wins the Super Bowl because they won’t stop drinking and screaming, “We did it! Oh my God, we did it!” until they pass out, wake up and do it again for the next 12 hours. A true fan’s best friends are always just as intense about the team as he or she is. The friendship could be based solely on their shared love for the team. Every conversation will consist of, “Dude, did you hear what the team did?” But that friendship will be one of the
strongest they have. They’ll be the friend who will call during a game and when you pick up, before they say anything, you will know exactly what they’re about to say and just respond, “Yeah, I know. I just saw. This referee is an a--hole!” Whenever you’re with a true fan, make sure not to say anything negative about their team. You might not even know they’re a true fan until you bring it up, which is why you have to be careful. You might be talking to someone, see they’re wearing a Yankee’s shirt, and even the slightest comment such as, “Dude, the Yankee’s suck” can set off a huge unwanted argument. If you ever say anything about a true fan’s team, get ready for some sort of fight. You can insult their religion, their political beliefs and even their family without heat, but mention their team and s-- goes down. “Actually a--hole, the Yankee’s have won 27 World Series titles, 40 AL pennants and 16 division titles, so get your s--straight before you make a stupid f-----comment like that, bro.” You’ll swear you were watching an ESPN report the way they can recite statistics and records on demand. Even if you don’t think you know anyone this intense about a team, they’re all around, especially at UT. Last Friday night, when the Yankees lost the series against the Rangers, if you live on campus, I guarantee you could hear angry yells from at least one room on every floor of every building. To put it in perspective for girls: imagine you found out that your ex-boyfriend had sex with your best friend and filmed it. That’s what losing in the playoffs feels like. John Jacobs can be reached at jjacobs@ spartans.ut.edu.
Advice From Pro on How to Be Manly ( Compendium) By RICHARD SOLOMON Columnist
It can be difficult for today’s average college male to feel masculine. It’s more common than one might think. You might not know it guys, but many of the people around you are actually holding you back from releasing your inner-awesomemanliness. Good thing I’m here to help you all out. Again. We’ll start with the basics. If you think partying is manly, you’re mistaken. Partying like a “G” is manly. All other partying is silly. Gentlemen, this means put down the mixed drinks, stop adding coke to your liquor because you don’t know how to do a shot, lay off the Smirnoff and pick up a beer. The only time you should ever deviate from beer is if its to do eight shots in a row — from between a set of boobs. I know this can be tough guys, but your masculinity is at risk! When was the last time you wiped your nose on your sleeve? When was the last time you spit? Take a deep breath and ask yourself, when was the last time you didn’t ask for directions? I know, it’s tragic. Embrace your inner man. Let him out, let him roar like a robot that is fighting Buddha on Showtime. Let’s analyze another aspect of your life. There is a stigma that video games
are geeky, but don’t let this stop you from playing them. It’s important to show off your masculinity by doing a few curb stomps and killing a Greek god or three. How else will your video game w---- know that you’re a boss? Without an impressive stream of Halo kills that no one will care about because CoD is better, what will you do? This is just a return to the basics. If you’ve made it this far, then we are safe to step things up. It gets slightly more complicated from here on out, but the return is great, so long as you follow my instructions to the letter. Don’t apologize for anything, ever. If you accidentally bump into someone, accuse them of being jealous of your looks. Threaten to punch them. This is especially essential if the person in question is a child. The next time your girlfriend cries, laugh at her. Then tell her that her hair makes you think of Pauly Shore. Nothing is manlier than sweat. Wear your musk proudly. It’s a known fact that women love sweaty guys, so the trick here is to work out constantly until you’re bathed in your own body fluids and then go try to hug every female you see. Did I say hug? I meant bear-hug. Stop acting like you’re from the Jersey Shore. If you don’t know the answer to something, become belligerent. Bluff like you know what you’re talking about and become increasingly louder. This works better if you threaten the other person with
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The prototype for the picture one should have on their Facebook to exemplify their manliness, underneath it a caption should read, “One day that will be my driveway, my car.”
a “good pounding.” Name your fists. Make sure your Facebook profile picture is a car. If you don’t own a cool one, use a picture of somebody else’s. A weird red or a gross yellow paint job is a must. Have a caption talking about your car’s rims and how awesome your Young Jeezy CD is. Let everyone know you’re a “baller.” The best way to be manly is to show you’re insecure about your sexuality. If anyone even implies that you’re about as straight as a circle, become angry and defensive. Act like Top Gun isn’t your favorite movie and lie about your desire to play volleyball with Tom Cruise.
Go shirtless everywhere: your house, the walk between class and the dining hall, even drive around shirtless. If girls don’t look at you, call their names and be loud, so that they have no choice but to notice your shaved chest. This will be great because you’ll be sweaty as we discussed. But don’t glisten. Never glisten. Follow these tips and you’ll be the manliest guy on the planet since James Earl Jones. Make sure you pick up the paper next week when I list the top five biggest robots ever and how they’ll get you laid. Richard Solomon can be reached at richard.solomon@spartans.ut.edu.
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Editorial: Increase Work Ethic and Smarts for the Right Pay This late in the year, many fall graduates are still not set on what they are doing after they leave school. Some are set on getting a job after work, while others plan to continue in higher education. Almost a year ago, jobs were scarce. It was nearly impossible to have the luxury to “shop around” at potential employers and compare benefits or pay. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of September the unemployment rate was at 9.2 percent. There has definitely been a significant decrease from January, where the unemployment rate reached a whopping 10.6 percent. Businesses have shaped up since the beginning of the year. Now, many recruiters are on the hunt for fresh faces looking to work. What is the problem? New jobs are arising, but many applicants are not convinced by pay and recruiters are now looking for more from their applicants. The “new” work ethic entails a growing requirement set by employers that job seekers be able to handle ever more responsibilities for less pay.
Unfortunately, employers’ outlooks on work ethics has discouraged people from seeking jobs. This, in turn, has left many who were once seeking jobs to either be supported by unemployment benefits or pursue higher education. In an economy where more is demanded, a graduate degree does have its benefits. Someone with a more extensive collegiate background may show more knowledge in a field. But work experience pertinent to the subject is also an important factor to consider. My advice to graduates: don’t give up a job based on this new ethic of low pay for more work. The thought of being a “work grunt” is unflattering to one’s ego, but it is a job nonetheless and one that could help you advance later on. It is undeniably understandable that employers are asking for more. In the end, remember, these employers are the ones you will rely on for future work references. The Editorial Board can be reached at editor@theminaretonline.com or you may submit a Letter to the Editor form online at www.theminaretonline.com
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‘Guavaween’ Depicts Polarities Within Cultures
By Reema Sengupta
Commentary Contributor
Come Halloween, Ybor’s historic district transforms into a surreal landscape where super heroes hula hoop, Santa Claus sips on beer and giant penises roam the streets. What started out as a Halloween party thrown by artists in Ybor City has evolved into one of the craziest Halloween celebrations in Tampa. Guavaween is Ybor City’s own version of a Halloween fiesta. This year, it took place from 9 a.m. on Sunday to 3 a.m. the next day. The celebration had costume parades, dance performances, live music, competitions and more, all in a carnivallike atmosphere. Those who have been to Ybor both during the day and at night will be able to vouch for the fact that the contrast between the two is astounding. Guavaween takes Ybors split personality to a whole new level. The day is for the family, while the night is, let’s just say, when the naughty ones come out. During the day, kids seemed to be living out their fantasies by becoming super heroes or fairy tale princesses. A number of kids were also seen wearing gruesome and violent costumes. Halloween serves as strong commentary about what sort of ideas children today are being exposed to and the extent to which these ideas influence them. In such a media-infiltrated world, it is impossible to protect children from a culture of violence. Then there were plenty of little girls who looked all too grown-up. With elaborate make-up and beauty queen costumes, moving their hips the right way, they were a disturbing sight. By making or allowing children to dress up in this manner, aren’t the parents reinforcing the stereotypical idea of what “beauty” is supposed to be? A similar trend was seen in the dance
performances at Centennial Park, where young girls danced to songs in ways too grown-up for their age. The family-oriented half of Guavaween was a fun way of celebrating. There was plenty to do, plenty to eat and some creative costumes. “Mama Guava” urged the parents to vote in the upcoming elections. The nocturnal half was, of course, totally different. The streets were crowded and dirty. The costumes were flirty and sometimes downright shocking. There were thongs and flimsy excuses for costumes that simply shouldn’t be allowed in public. The live music was very unlike the jazz and western classical performances of the daytime. Club music throbbed in the streets. The entire street reeked of alcohol. And then there was Bobo, the splashdunk clown screaming obscenities at people throwing balls at the targets to dunk him in the water. He said some mean things; and I mean really mean! But if you kept your conscience aside, it was hilarious. With so many people dressing up as policemen, one would think it would be difficult to identify the real ones. The real police spared revellers the confusion. They rode on tall horses and were quite a sight in themselves. Guavaween was a place to see the extreme polarities of our culture. The fact that the two extremes unfold against the same landscape exemplifies an element of co-existence. It also speaks of the Americanization of a space known for its distinct immigrant history. It allows you to witness creative expression and the impact of the media and other influences. Guavaween demonstrates that Halloween not only provides an opportunity for living out fantasies, but also really does bring out the dark and crazy in people. Reema Sengupta can be reached at reeema.sengupta@spartans.ut.edu.
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Men Need Be Active About Their Use of Condoms; In the City of Brotherly Love, No Glove Means No Love Dear Eric, I live in the City of “Philthery” Love. I recently broke up with my boyfriend, and I’m having a hard time finding anything but “kamikazes” (boy grenades). Why is it I can’t find any hot boys in college? On a side note, I have an issue with boys who don’t wear condoms with sexual partners. Look here, buddy, if you’re sticking your foot-long in my pocket, I can’t trust that you’re not doing the same thing with every other girl on campus. Have some respect, okay bra? I don’t need your filthy STDs. Sorry, but no glove, no love. What is your input on condoms? Why is it so hard for some men to put one on their penis? There are ones out there that are created to be extra sensitive. Personally, I think boys are just being lazy. Sincerely, Phils Phan Dear Phils Phan, A trip to warm and sunny Tampa should be on your to-do list; skin is still in for a few more weeks here. The chilly fall season of Philly may be bringing these “kamikazes” out of hibernation. Maybe you simply aren’t looking in the right places. Switch up your routine, join a new gym, shop at a different grocery store, try some new bars. If a guy who isn’t your
type is putting himself out there, give him a try. You may be surprised. As for my opinion on condoms, I always advocate safe sex. Especially when you are seeing multiple new people, you want to make sure your guy is wearing one. Condoms are 99.9 percent effective for pregnancy prevention, and if you are also on the pill the risk is even less. Many people forget that condoms are also an effective tool in preventing most STDs. It’s great that you already enforce the adage, “no glove, no love.” Buy a pack of the ultra-thin condoms you mentioned, and keep them on hand. If your partner puts up a fight, hand him one; it may change his mind. Send your anonymous love, sex and relationship questions to Eric at ezornUT@ gmail.com. Make sure your subject box contains the word, “UTampa.” For even more information about staying safer between the sheets visit the Planned Parenthood website of FAQ’s about safer sex. Have Questions? Send your sex, love and relationship questions to Eric Zorn at ezornUT@gmail.com. Make sure your subject box contains the word, “UTampa.” Make sure that you are always practicing safe sex. For even more information about staying safer between the sheets visit the Planned Parenthood website of FAQ’s about safer sex.
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COMMENTARY
Prepare To Be Dazzled As New Trend Lights Up ‘Down South’
By HANNAH WEBSTER
Love and Sex Columnist
Gentlemen, imagine, if you will, an intimate setting with your significant other or celebrity of your choice (sure, Megan Fox is fair game). Things are going well: the champagne has been popped, the candles are lit and mood music plays softly in the background. But upon reaching the main event, you are forced to move your hand away from the button of her pants to shield your eyes from the gleam radiating from her … nether regions. Your reaction? I would assume something along the lines of, “Um?!” A new craze is invading the modern woman’s take on exactly where rhinestones can go: Vajazzling. Think of the Bedazzler, but for an entirely different sort of wow-factor. This isn’t exactly the kit your mom used to spice up hand-me-downs. “What the hell?” exclaimed freshman Will Barton, laughing at the thought of discovering “bling” in the last place he would ever expect it. “I’d feel shocked because I wouldn’t really expect that. But whatever makes you feel better about yourself.” In recent years, what women are doing with “down-there-care” has become less of a scandal and more of an average discussion to have at the nail salon. Preferences, tactics and tips are all shared and debated as casually as a grocery list. It started with the bikini wax, which
became more popular as swimsuits got smaller and more revealing. The Brazilian wax took this idea to an extreme with bikini season in mind, but also for the enjoyment of — ahem — others. But don’t forget, this isn’t without pain. We’re talking about hot wax and an express method of removal on the most sensitive of body parts. Even those who have just had their eyebrows waxed or plucked (admit it, boys, we know those uni-brows don’t disappear on their own) should be able to imagine the difference in pain levels from above the neck to below the belt. “Yeah, waxing is a good idea, I guess,” said junior Jillian Bosserdet. “But I’m not a huge fan of pain, so I stick with a razor.” I’m all for female landscaping, but Vajazzling is an entirely different breed. Waxing and shaving can be justified with practical purposes. Vajazzling is unique because it is the first practice in female care that can be truly called “just-for-fun.” It first became popular at New York’s Completely Bare Spa, beginning as an optional post-wax treatment. But the practice grew quickly and became known amongst celebrities like Jennifer Love Hewitt. The actress admitted to being Vajazzled on Lopez Tonight and she said her “precious lady shined like a disco ball.” Vajazzling has become so popular that kits are now available online for a DIY down-there design. I suppose this is to accommodate those who still want their lady parts to shine, but prefer not to have someone else aid in the application. Now, I love rhinestones. Admittedly, I went through a horrible phase in which I Bejazzled my phone and iPod, and even my dance team jacket. When the sun hit
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There have been many trends in female grooming that have shocked their sexual partners. One wonders how a man would react to having to put on a visor to go “down south”.
me just right, the glare could have caused traffic accidents. But I knew the limits to where my shiny gems belonged and they did not include my “precious lady.” The thought never even occurred to me. “I just don’t see the point of it,” said freshman Catrina Tadros. “I think girls do it because they are seeking attention.” As I sit here, clicking through designs on vajazzlekits.com (which range from hearts and lips to dolphins and … footprints?), I’m trying to decide where this belongs on the line between genius and insanity. My first thought centers around the word “ridiculous,” but if it’s causing such
a craze, I can’t help but wonder if there is something to it. Who am I to judge? I’m not about to tell any woman what she can and can’t put on her body, especially on parts that aren’t even visible to most. Maybe I’ll give it a try for the holidays, like my own personal Christmas tree. Until then, I’ll be keeping my eye on updates in feminine care. If we’re putting rhinestones down there now, who knows what will come next? Afraid? Excited? Stay tuned. Hannah Webster can be reached at hannahkarine31@gmail.com.
The Ex-Cycle: Never-ending Break Ups Hurt Both Partners By DOMINIQUE C. BARCHUS Love and Sex Columnist
“We’re over.” These are the last words that are heard or spoken, possibly with the exception of a few other choice words, many of them ending in the letters u-c-k. Sometimes relationships just don’t end well, while other times there is a mutual agreement that the relationship just isn’t working. Many people are able to get past the feelings they had with their exes and move onto someone else. But there are a lot of people who get stuck in the “ex-cycle.” The ex-cycle is when you break up with someone and say that you are ready to move on, but, for some reason, find you can’t keep your word. I’m pretty sure everyone knows of at least one couple who seems trapped in a horrible relationship. The couple breaks up and gets back together. They fight all the time and never seem to really want to be around each other. They do things to intentionally hurt one another, yet, they claim they’re in love. Once they break up, each of them talks about how glad they are that they’re single and how they don’t want anything to do with their exes anymore. They go out and hook up with whatever drunk person who’s willing. They brag
to the world about how much fun they’re having and how happy they are, in hopes that this information gets back to their ex. Then, when the couple confronts one another, there’s an all-out brawl with phrases like, “You b----” and “You a-hole,” thrown all over the place. Just when you think the couple will never speak to each other again, or worse, that they’ll kill each other, you find out just a few days later that they are back together. This cycle tends to repeat itself every few months. Why do people fall into this vicious cycle? They know they’re in an unhealthy
relationship and tell everyone that they want to move on, yet they keep going back. The ex-cycle seems like a difficult thing to break for a lot of people. Many times the comfort of familiarity tends to be the reason why exes get back together. They try to date other people, but they can’t seem to find another person they feel as comfortable with as they felt with their ex. Another common reason is loneliness. When you’re used to being with someone for such a long period of time, and they suddenly disappear from your life, it’s hard to deal with.
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Repeatedly going back to a relationship out of habit is a recipe for disaster. You have to learn to move on instead of continuing to rekindle a dead relationship.
That comfort you had of knowing that someone was always there for you is now gone, leaving you alone. Ty Lindacher seemed to sympathize. “My ex and I were together all throughout high school and we broke up before coming to college, and I swear I went through withdrawal. I was so sick of being alone. I wanted a relationship, but I didn’t want to put the effort into finding someone new and most first-year college students don’t want relationships. So I tried to get back with my ex,” Lindacher said. Not everyone is affected by the excycle. Some people are really good at moving on, and they understand that break ups happen. Chrissy Martinez said, “Not all relationships are meant to last. People break up for a reason. I’m all for second chances, but, honestly, sometimes enough is enough and you just have to realize the relationship is over.” Getting over a relationship is easier said than done. At times, a second chance is what some people need to really fix their problems and make the relationship work. Sometimes, though, it’s just not worth it. Falling into the ex-cycle can cause someone who’s really looking for love to miss out on a good thing because they keep going back to a relationship that never gets fixed. If it’s over, it’s over. Learn from the mistakes of the past and move on to something better. Good luck loving! Dominique C. Barchus can be reached at dominique.barchus@spartans.ut.edu.
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Misinterpretation of Equality of Roles Leads to Chaos By PHILIPPA HATENDI Commentary Editor
As a foreigner, I have never grown out of finding some things about America just, well, strange. I was talking to a friend the other day about how everything seems to be the polar opposite in America of what it is back home. Roles here seem to have lost their value, for one. Parents behave like children and children like parents. Students behave towards their teachers as though the students were the superiors. Women behave towards men as if they were men, and men flutter their eyelashes and act coy in return. When I was about 16, I saw no reason for the existence of the male sex. To me, they were just sperm donors and pains in the backside. In hindsight, the viewpoint that men were useless in society and women’s lives, may have been a result of immaturity. As I have grown, I have observed the world around me and seen the importance of balance and duality. All of these dualities are present in nature: the lion and his lioness, summer and winter, yin and yang, darkness and light. It is the same within human society. I know some people believe that they control the world, and that they are thus separate from the laws of nature, but it is because of this mindset that I believe many societies (especially America’s) have
reached a breaking point. People have lost their sense of balance. No one recognizes their roles or respects them. Take the roles played by both sexes in society. Men are supposed to be the stronger group, the pursuers and the ones who people look to for guidance. They are supposed to be sources of discipline, of strength and of protection. Women are supposed to be the nurturers, the up-lifters and the opposite of man. They are the ones who are supposed to care for the weak and uncared for in society. The world is intended to be saved from the cold hardness of a man by the soft warmth of a woman’s heart. Nowadays, women are the protectors, the pursuers and the sources of authority; they now discipline and protect the men (from other women, at least). This reversal has its benefits and we have seen the vast steps taken by the women’s movements to strengthen the supposedly “weak” roles of women. However, this attitude has caused us to rape the role of a man within society and strip it of its significance. And, as in nature, when darkness does not have light to balance it, there can only be chaos. Women are pushing their way into the roles that men once had, and men are allowing themselves to be displaced by not claiming and fulfilling their roles. This is why men are weak, timid, incapable of taking action, and easily dominated by their circumstances and their women. The balance has been deeply upset. I know America has a habit of “leaving the past behind,” but some of the traditional roles that we’ve moved past in society actually served to preserve
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Nature is a great example of balance and roles. A lioness knows the worth of her role, she plays it knowing it is of equal value as that of the male. Such balance needs restoration in humanity.
balance. Without that recognition of traditional balance and duality, we cannot have healthy societies. This much is clear. I think that this shift in sexes has to do with a fundamental misunderstanding of the concept of equality. A woman is the equal of a man from the day she is born. She is a force in her own right, just by being present. There is no need for a woman to occupy a man’s role in order to achieve equality with him. That is why she is his “yin” and counterpart. The fact that so many women here believe that occupying a man’s role is what makes them equal, is proof of a deeprooted insecurity of women over the power of their role. Though you may be a strong woman, you must not ignore the other more traditional, nurturing part of your nature. A man must always feel like a man, and
he must always be recognized as such by his woman and his society. He must always have the courage to play his role. Just as a parent and a child, a teacher and a student, a boss and employee all have to respect and uphold their roles, so must the sexes. A person is not one-dimensional; they are capable of fulfilling their roles thoroughly because of the duplicity of human nature. Do not associate any part of your role with weakness. All the roles are equally important. Women, respect your femininity, your vulnerability, your strength and your ability to inspire and uplift. For men, respect your masculinity, your need to pursue and your authority. Stop allowing women to wear your testicles as earrings. Philippa Hatendi can be reached at phatendi@spartans.ut.edu.
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Sports
Spartan Soccer Teams Begin Conference Tournament
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Carolyn Simon put one in the back of the net for UT in the 74th minute against Rollins. Simon’s sixth goal of the season was all the Spartans needed to advance to the SSC Semifinals.
Women’s Soccer
Rollins College [10-3-2, 4-2-2]
Tampa played host to Rollins for the Sunshine State Conference Quarterfinals on Tuesday, Nov. 2. Rollins came into the game with a No. 13 national ranking. However, within the conference, the Spartans held the fourth seed while Rollins was seeded fifth. The Spartans had defeated the Tars 1-0 just days earlier. In another low-scoring effort, the UT women took down Rollins, winning the
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game 1-0. Freshman Carolyn Simon came in cluth for UT, scoring the game’s lone goal 74 minutes deep into the game. It was her sixth goal of the season. With the win, the Spartan women advance to the SSC Semifinals to battle the top seed in the conference, Nova Southeastern. It will be a road game for the Spartans, and will take place on Friday, Nov. 5.
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The Spartan men had an offensive outburst in their first postseason game, posting five scores on just 13 shots against Nova. With the win, UT advances to the next round of the tournament.
Men’s Soccer
Nova Southeastern [8-5-2, 4-4]
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The men’s soccer team followed the women Spartans in victorious fashion, defeating their SSC Quarterfinal opponents 5-0. The Spartans hosted Nova Southeastern, a team they beat 3-1 earlier in the year. UT’s freshman goalie David Niepel pitched another shutout in net for the Spartans, while the UT offense reaked havok for the opposing goaltender.
Though Tampa had just 13 shots all night, they made them count. The five goals scored were spread out among five UT players: Juan Rivas in the 17th minute, David Gulec in the 29th minute, Chris O’ Brien in the 36th minute, Lister Warren in the 59th minute and Ryan Griffin in the 84th minute. UT will now travel to Barry for the SSC Semifinals on Friday, Nov. 5.
For up-to-date coverage on the Spartans’ postseason run, visit theminaretonline.com or minaretblog.com.
Men’s Golf Team Wins First Tournament Since 2001 By RUSSELL GAITHER Sports Writer
Tucked away in the trophy section of Bob Martinez Sports Center are two National Championship trophies won by the University of Tampa men’s golf program. Unfortunately, they can be hard to spot, mostly because they are placed behind a National Championship volleyball trophy. With the regular season officially over, the men continue to press forward as they search for that third national title; UT claimed the prize in consecutive years in 1987 and 1988. The 2010 golf season was composed
of four tournaments. To begin the year, the Spartans placed ninth out of 14 teams at the Flagler Invitational. They followed that performance with a team victory at the Spartan Invitational. The Saint Leo Invitational and Rollins Invitational resulted in fourth and seventh place finishes, respectively, for UT. Senior golfer Nicolas Jutigny said that the positives the Spartans showed this year was due to strong individual performances along the way. “Success this year came down to us always having someone in contention to win a tournament that we were involved in,” Jutigny said. Jutigny knows that first hand, as he tied
for first place at the Saint Leo Invitational at two under par. At the Spartan Invitational, he finished seventh, while teammate Taylor Noel tied for third at two over. With senior players such as Jutigny, Brixton Albert, Charlie Green, Kyle Roy and Kris Shane, who all will be leaving at the end of this year, the Spartan golf team now looks to the young talent that has made a difference this season to hold up the team for the next season. Andy Meng/Sports Information “Players like Jared Pane and Taylor UT’s Nicolas Jutigny had a strong senior year, Noel will be the ones that will step up and tying for first at the Saint Leo Invitational. help lead the team to more opportunities,” who they are on and off the course. Jutigny said. “We want to put the men’s golf program The season included a massive home tournament win, which hasn’t been done on the map, both in the golfing world and at UT,” said sophomore Taylor Noel. since 2001. Jutigny expressed confidence in the They defeated multiple colleges, including Saint Leo University, Webber direction the team is heading. “We are consistently getting better, University and Brevard College. The men also recorded a big win after players are starting to realize how good our defeating last year’s national champions team is, and that we are good enough to take on anyone,” Jutigny said. “We want to Florida Southern. As the Spartan golf team continues to be recognized for it.” grow and improve, the players look forward Russell Gaither can be reached at to making it a point for the school to know rgaither@spartans.ut.edu.
2010 Men’s Golf Team Tournament Results
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Sophomore Taylor Noel impressed for UT this season, placing third at the Spartan Invitational. The team as a whole won the tournament, making it the first time to have been done since 2001.
Tournament Flagler Invitational
Result 9th out of 14 teams
Spartan Invitational
1st out of 6 teams
Saint Leo Invitational
4th out of 5 teams
Rollins Invitational
7th out of 9 teams
Top Spartan Quin Trigg Kris Shane Taylor Noel Quin Trigg Nicolas Jutigny Parker Wingfield Nicolas Jutigny Parker Wingfield
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Runners Get Set for SSC Championships By MICHAEL PAONESSA Sports Writer
As the Spartan cross country team travels from meet to meet, course experience and knowledge play a key role in success. Every Sept., the University of Tampa cross country team hosts the annual Early Bird Classic at Dover Hills, posting strong individual and team performances. The Spartan women have won the Classic four straight seasons, while the men have posted a top-three finish in each of the past four years. As UT keeps up their success at Dover Hills, the course experience has helped. “It is definitely an advantage because we’ve run on the trails so many times before. I think it is more of a mental advantage because we know our way around it,” stated junior runner Lindsay Edwards. Although hosting a race and having experience matters, race strategy and preparation for other races become important. “Every course requires a different race strategy, whether it is going out faster or waiting to make a move somewhere in the race,” said sophomore Charles Toledo. Toledo also mentioned how being familiar with an opponent’s course makes the team feel more comfortable. To ensure a certain degree of that comfort, the team sees and runs the course a day before race day. Running on an unfamiliar course can be
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Charles Toledo and Tory Webb leading the way at the 2010 Early Bird Classic at Dover Trails
difficult to some, but the challenge can turn to triumph. “Sometimes the race goes by faster because you don’t fully know what to expect,” Edwards stated. “Some of the courses are guessing games, but it can turn out to be an advantage.” As the races start, team coaches are also on the sidelines helping the runners. When runners are full of adrenaline and concentration, coaches serve the players by informing them of how much longer they have in the race, and how hard they have to push a certain time. As the team bounces from course to course, UT cross country Head Coach Jarrett Slaven believes there is not much of a home advantage.
“Cross country is a different sport than others. When a school hosts a race, there is a slight advantage of the home school. [However], talent usually wins the race at the end of the day,” said Slaven. The Spartans hope to use their experience of Wickham Park on Saturday, Nov. 6 as the team travels for the Sunshine State Conference Championships in Melbourne, Fla. Wickham Park was the host of the Florida Tech Invite this season, where the women finished in first place while the men posted a third place finish. The SSC Championships will be full of competition, with the top-two teams advancing to the NCAA South Regional in Huntsville, Ala. on Saturday, Nov. 20. Preparation for the race has been extensive. “Workouts have been difficult but very successful. We hope we can put it all together on Saturday,” stated Coach Slaven. With a shot to advance to the South Regional, expectations are high, even with a current Spartan woman’s injury. “I’m slightly nervous, [Kaia Hampton’s] foot has been bothering her, but I expect our team to win,” said junior runner Heather Nicolosi. As the Spartan cross country team travels to conferences, they hope to use their talent and course experience to propel them into the NCAA South Regionals. Michael Paonessa can be reached at mpaonessa@spartans.ut.edu.
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NOVEMBER SPORTS SCHEDULE
Friday, Nov. 5 M. Soccer at Barry University, SSC Semifinals W. Soccer at Nova, SSC Semifinals Volleyball at Florida Tech 7 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 6 Cross Country SSC Championships 8 p.m. Swimming at Saint Leo 10 a.m. W. Basketball at Jacksonville 2 p.m. Volleyball at Lynn 4 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 7 M. Soccer SSC Finals, if necessary W. Soccer SSC Finals, if necessary
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San Francisco Giants Take World Series, Win Fans’ Hearts
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San Francisco pitching ace Tim Lincecum tallied two wins, both against Cliff Lee, leading the Giants to their first World Series Title since moving to the west coast. By MILES PARKS Sports Writer
The San Francisco Giants clinched their first World Series title since 1954 on Monday night, and fans around the (other) bay rejoiced. The Giants symbolize many integral parts of the sport we love, but there are a few in particular that made this team so fun to watch. The Boys This year marked the first time since 1986 that a team used a pitching rotation
in the playoffs, completely comprised of organizational players. This means they were drafted or signed by the Giants, they played in the Giants’ minor league system, then made their MLB debut with the Giants, and now just won a world series … with the Giants. This consistency not only builds a sense of camaraderie in the club house, but it lets fans become more connected to the players. It builds motivation for fans to come out to see “their” boys play. This connection leads to an emotional involvement in each
and every game. This is the way baseball was before free agency. Giants fans truly live and die with their team. The MVP Timmy Lincecum is the engine that keeps this train chugging. He looks like he’s 17 and pitches like he’s 29. Lincecum won consecutive Cy Young awards in ‘08 and ‘09, but he had a “down” season in 2010. It speaks to the type of pitcher you’ve become when at the age of 26, your down season consists of a 16-10 record and a 3.43 ERA. Nicknamed “The Freak” and “The Franchise,” this righty’s slider is among the nastiest in the majors. Victories in his first two World Series appearances, including the clinching victory in Texas, help round out this All-Star’s impressive resume. His long hair and laid back attitude have him right at home in southern California. The Closer At first it was a gimmick. Then it was serious. And now it’s on bumper stickers. Brian Wilson’s beard is a big deal on the west coast. Fans pay tribute by sporting fake facial hair (Fox’s cameras panned at least three times to kids wearing the beards during Game 5), and Wilson loves the attention. But he’s been getting saves and strikeouts a lot longer than he’s been boycotting Gillette. Wilson has been the Giants’ full-time closer since 2008, and has blossomed into
one of the game’s elite pitchers, closing out 127 regular season games successfully over the past three years. You might think the beard is funny from afar, but up on the mound, Wilson is a force to be reckoned with. The Underdogs The Phillies were going to out-pitch them. The Rangers were going to out-hit them. Since day one of the season, these Giants weren’t scaring anyone. When the free agency deadline was looming, Philadelphia got Roy Oswalt. Texas got Cliff Lee. The Giants went ahead and grabbed Cody Ross. Even the most optimistic Giants fan couldn’t have predicted how this one would unfold. They beat the Phillies in six games, they battered the Rangers in five (including Cliff Lee … twice) , and Cody Ross hit the ball really hard. Ross had two game winning RBI in the NLDS against the Braves, and was named NLCS MVP for his work against the Phillies. The point is, aside from Buster Posey, the Giants lineup is filled with throwaways, nobodies and fade-outs (Pat Burrell, Edgar Rentaria, Aaron Rowand, etc.), but they still won games. Plus, they praised the fans, and they played baseball like it’s supposed to be played. Now how can you root against that? Miles Parks can be reached at mparks@ spartans.ut.edu.
NFL Week 9: Contenders and Pretenders to be Revealed By JOE BEAUDOIN Sports Writer
The Falcons, 5-2, will play host to the 52 Buccaneers. The Bucs have found a star in rookie LeGarrette Blount, who has more rushing yards this season than Cadillac Williams. However, Tampa Bay’s wins have come against teams with a combined record of 12-24. Matt Ryan is on pace to throw for 3900 yards with 27 touchdowns this season. His two main targets, Roddy White and Tony Gonzalez, have combined for eight touchdowns this season and have over 50 percent of Ryan’s completions. Winner: Falcons Baltimore, 5-2, will host Miami, 4-3. Baltimore will be coming off its bye, which was much needed after a close victory over the winless Bills. They are ranked 23rd in the league with five interceptions, and Ed Reed alone has two of those picks. Miami has only one win against a team over .500, but two of its three losses were close games. The defense has played well, allowing only 101.6 yards rushing and 207.9 yards passing per game this season. Chad Henne has struggled in their three losses, throwing five of his seven interceptions. Winner: Ravens The 3-5 Chargers will play in Houston, 4-3. Houston has given up the most passing yards per game this season and has also allowed 104.3 yards rushing per game. Offensive stars Arian Foster, Derrick Ward and Andre Johnson have helped overcome their defensive struggles,
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though, scoring a combined total of 11 touchdowns. The Chargers, who are ranked first in the league in both offense and defense, have struggled with wins this season due to 19 turnovers and 52 penalties. However, if the Chargers can cut down on their mental errors, they will win. Winner: Chargers Kansas City, 5-2, will play the Raiders, 4-4. The Chiefs’ combination of Jamaal Charles and Thomas Jones have combined for 1204 rushing yards. This could improve, considering they are playing a team that allows an average of 127.4 yards rushing a game. Oakland too has run all over their opponents this season with a combination of Darren McFadden and Michael Bush. They average 168.5 yards rushing a game and Jason Campbell has thrown five touchdowns since his return at quarterback. Winner: Chiefs Indianapolis, 5-2, will travel to the city of Brotherly love. Philadelphia, 4-3, will be starting Michael Vick on Sunday, which will give them a versatile offense. However, its defense, which allows 206.1 passing yards per game, may struggle against the high powered Colts offense. The Colts’ defense has allowed an average of 137.3 rushing yards per game, but if Dwight Freeney can keep pressure on Vick, it will result in Vick making poor decisions. Winner: Colts Joe Beaudoin can be reached at jbeaudoin@spartans.ut.edu.
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Stability in Coaching Staff Reflects Positively in the Pool for UT [From Back, Swimming]
from UT with a degree in finance, Kiner found that finance was not the right path for him. “I hated being inside all day long,” Kiner said. Kiner had maintained a close relationship with Brennan, who he said has been like a father figure during his time in Tampa. Brennan has been helpful in multiple facets of Kiner’s life. “He has guided me through the coaching
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ups and downs. His knowledge has helped me not only with coaching and swimming, but also life outside the pool,” Kiner said. Together, along with Gober and Murray, Coach Brennan and Assistant Coach Kiner work to prepare a team that is competitive and has the chance of winning every meet. The combination of Brennan’s long tenure at UT and the rest of the coaching staff are all graduates of the UT swimming program provides a level of stability regarding practices and preparation. “They know what the training is, what to
“He has guided me through the coaching ups and downs. His knowledge has helped me not only with coaching swimming, but also life outside the pool.”
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expect, and how far to push us,” senior swimmer Michael Vinci said. The coaches also share the same philosophies, while - Head Coach Ed Brennan Coach Ed Brennan adding their own 31 seasons at Tampa unique perspective to the teams. For Coach Brennan, it is important that - Assistant Coach Jim Kiner the swimmers have fun because swimming UT graduate, currently in his is different than other sports. eighth season on the “I tell parents of kids getting into the coaching staff sport that it’s more like practicing piano than soccer. My training philosophy is - Assistant Coach Phil Murray to try to “play” swimming as much as possible,” Brennan said. - Assistant Coach Ryan Gober April Weiner can be reached at april. weiner@spartans.ut.edu.
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Volleyball Team Focused on Winning Games, Not National Rank
[From Back, Volleyball] the season left, and thinking ahead is what gets teams in trouble,” she said. The team has been gelling much more as of late, and is playing more to their potential. Cunningham believes that even with a 22-3 overall record, the team has room for some improvement. “There is still more room to grow, but we have gotten much better as a team, and by the end of the match we are clicking on all cylinders,” she said. Coach Canatach found similarities between this year’s team and the 2006 team. In 2006, the Spartan women went 35-1 en route to being crowned the NCAA National Champions. “This team has similar potential. It is
not as strong as that team in the middle, but this team is much more athletic. One big similarity is that the 2006 team also had major problems clicking early in the year, and it all came together late,” said Catanach. The head coach also spoke of one of the team’s strengths. “This is one of our deepest teams ever. With three solid middle players, four solid outside players and some young players that can come in, the competition is sky high,” stated Catanach. “Competition can create confidence, or be the downfall of a player; I think everyone is still learning how to deal with the competitiveness of it all.” Cunningham, who is second on the team with 209 kills, explained the progression
that this year’s team has gone through over the course of 25 games. “This year has been an emotional roller coaster, and we’ve all been battling through [it]. Last year we won because of talent, and this year we had more expectations, and it’s been difficult at times. “We barely escaped some matches, and lately we’ve been clicking more and more. We know if we get in a funk, that it’s okay, we’ve been there before” said Cunningham. “We basically returned the same six on the court, and we play as a team and pick each other up all the time.” The next month promises to be an exciting one for the Spartans as they make their run for another National Title. John Hilsenroth can be reached at jhilsenroth@spartans.ut.edu.
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Senior Melissa Venderhall led UT with 11 kills in a win over Saint Leo on Tuesday, Nov. 2.
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No. 3 Spartans on Double Digit Win Streak By JOHN HILSENROTH
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A brief rundown of Spartan sports
M. Soccer [12-6-1, 5-3-1] Nov. 5 at. Barry University [10-2-3, 6-1-1] in the SSC Semifinals. The Spartan men defeated Nova Southeastern 5-0 this past Tuesday to advance to the semifinals. UT lost to the Barry Buccaneers earlier this season by the score of 3-2 in double overtime. UT came into the season leading the all-time series versus Barry 15-8-2.
W. Soccer [12-5, 5-3] Nov. 5 at Nova Southeastern [9-5-1, 5-2-1] in the SSC Semifinals. The Spartans lost 1-0 to Nova earlier this season. Nova is the top seed in the SSC Tournament, which gave them a bye for the Quarterfinals.
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Kaleigh Cunningham is second on the team in kills during a season in which the Spartans have pulled off twelve wins in a row, dating back to Sept. 28.
Nov. 5 at Florida Tech [10-17, 1-11] at 7 p.m. Kaleigh Cunningham on facing Florida Tech: “Sure, Florida Tech is struggling, but so was Rollins, and they beat us. We won’t overlook Florida Tech.”
Cross Country Nov. 6 at Wickham Park in Melbourne, Fla. for the Sunshine State Conference Championships at 8 a.m. Heather Nicolosi on conferences: “I think we can get three girls in the top-five. [Hopefully] one, two, three finishes.” Coach Slaven on conferences: “We are working harder than ever. We are ready.”
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Coaches Brennan and Kiner Making a Difference at UT
Volleyball [22-3, 9-1]
The Spartans are currently ranked third in the nation and sit atop the SSC.
Riding a 12-game win streak, the Spartan volleyball team is heating up at the right time. “We’ve had many peaks this season, and we’re hoping for a nice stretch run,” said Head Coach Chris Catanach. “The more we play, the more rhythm we have. Having a lot of days between games makes things a bit more difficult.” With two tough conference road games looming at Florida Tech and Lynn, the team cannot look too far ahead. “Lynn University has five really good players, and it is going to be senior night for them. They have a nice home winning streak going. That game will really test us,” Catanach said. “It may be tough to motivate the girls for Florida Tech, because they are struggling.” Earlier in the year, the team fell to a Rollins Collins team that is currently ranked sixth in the Sunshine State Conference with a 6-6 record. As displayed by their win-loss
total, the Spartans learned their lesson from that Rollins match. The team has won every match since the upset loss in Sept., propelling UT to a No. 3 national ranking. The win streak included another conference victory on Nov. 2 against Saint Leo University. The Spartans swept the match three sets to none. However, Coach Canatach said that the team is much more focused on conference and regional play. “In all honesty, the national ranking is nice because it gains us respect, but it is just an opinion poll and has zero bearing on the NCAA tournament,” said Catanach. “Conference play is much more important, and that is what we are focusing on right now.” Senior Kaleigh Cunningham echoed her coach’s thoughts on the national ranking. “The national ranking doesn’t mean that much and we are not thinking about nationals right now anyways. We still have plenty of
Experienced Coaches Pave the Way to Success
Coming into the 2010 season, UT led the overall series record 8-1-1.
The University of Tampa has never lost the Florida Tech, leading the all-time series 60-0.
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Under the leadership of the swim coaches, the Spartan women have won all four of their meets thus far. The men have taken two out of four. By APRIL WEINER Sports Writer
The University of Tampa Spartans swim teams are having strong seasons in 2010 as the womens team is undefeated, and the men are 2-2. Their success is a testament to the coaching staff led by Head Coach Ed Brennan, along with Assistant Coaches Jim Kiner, Ryan Gober and Phil Murray. “Jim Kiner, Phil Murray and Ryan Gober are the best coaching staff in Division II. That’s no exaggeration,” Brennan said. It is difficult to fully comprehend the work that the coaching staff puts into the
team, even for the swimmers themselves. Now that former UT swimmer Shane Armbrister is a lifeguard with the team, he works closely with the coaches and can really appreciate all the work they put into preparing the team. “They really put a lot of time and a lot of effort into their practices. They spend even more time figuring out the meets and putting people where we need them to be,” Armbrister said. “They all really know what they’re doing. They put a lot of time and a lot of focus into this team and it really shows.” The knowledge that Armbrister referenced comes from experience.
Coach Brennan has been the head coach of the swim teams at UT for 31 years. He didn’t decide to become a coach until his college years. During Brennan’s sophomore year at Long Island University, his coach was suffereingfrom leukemia. Brennan started teaching his coach’s physical education classes in his place. “The university gymnastics coach would check in on the classes once a week and he told me I had a gift for teaching and coaching,” Brennan said. “Since I apparently didn’t have a gift for business, I took his advice, changed my major and have never regretted it.” Brennan began his coaching career at Columbia Prep School in New York City, then coached at Fordham University prior to moving on to UT. It was not an easy transition to make, though. Brennan and his wife Lois had started to expand their family and were looking for a more suburban area to raise their family. He applied for many different positions, and Tampa was the most appealing. Brennan had to move things along on his own, however. “I wasn’t even offered an interview. I flew myself in and asked Dr. Birrenkott, who was the athletic director at the time, for an interview,” he said. The move paid off. The teams’
and swimmers’ accomplishments under Brennan’s tenure at UT speak for themselves. Individual swimmers have placed in 29 National Championships, including team National Championships from 2000-2002. Over 100 of his swimmers have earned AllAmerican status. One of those AllAmerican swimmers is Assistant Coach Jim Coach Jim Kiner Kiner. In high school, Kiner played football, baseball and basketball in addition to swimming. “When I came to UT, it was the first time I only played one sport,” Kiner said. He was able to put all his athletic energy into the one sport quite well, displayed by his very successful tenure at UT. During the 2001 season, Kiner was a national champion in the 100-yard breaststroke, as well as the school record holder in the 100 and 200-yard breaststroke (those records have since been beaten). He was a two-time runnerup in the national championships and 22-time All-American. He even qualified for Olympic Trials in 2000. After graduating [See Swimming, 19]